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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
4
The edition notes the new spring hat style and claims no fatal automaniac incidents in Portland for a week. It also mentions Walter L. Tooze as a potential governor candidate, suggesting it may be early in the process.
Winter cold damaged a blossom crop but reports now indicate a promising peach yield in Milton. Local growers note the resilience of the trees and expect better fruit quality as temperatures stabilize.
The New York legislature shows hesitation in enacting a primary election law. For testimonials let them apply to Jonathan and George.
With Newberg rapidly growing, city leaders must seriously consider future water supply without delays. The statement urges timely decisions on infrastructure and resources to meet projected demand.
The price of flour prompts smaller bread loaves and a higher sawdust content in breakfast foods to maintain profitability. Bakers reduce loaf size to align with flour costs, ensuring overall break even.
Rose Festival boosters grow hopeful as Taft and the Liberty Bell tour approach. The cracked Bell contrasts with Taft noted for his soundness in a lighthearted wag.
A Brooklyn physician condemns salting potatoes as ineffective and harmful, contrasting with past beliefs about using salt to catch birds and applauding the progress in practical remedies.
President Tait signals plans to move toward the Northwest if funding can cover costs as homeseeker interest grows, aiming to ride a rising wave of population attraction across the region.
M D Wisdom is appointed superintendent of the livestock exhibit at the Alaska- Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The announcement notes pride for Oregon and jokes about Mike Wisdom’s whiskers as a handy reference point for inquiries.
The March edition showcases twenty pages of campus views and condensed information on university work. It covers entrance requirements, cost of living, student life, and detailed descriptions of buildings and campus facilities.
Portland warms to the mayoralty contest with interest growing as candidates vie for support. Simon leads a field while the ultra crowd seeks a rival to him and Democrats await their chance for a strong challenge.
A major auction in Portland from April 26 to May 1 will sell 250 high bred horses and 100 pure bred cattle. The sale will scatter quality stock across the Northwest and many animals are slated for breeding use. The event aims to boost interest and patronage in well bred stock.
The passage suggests a strategic misstep by Bourne opposing Fulton’s federal judgeship ambitions. It implies Bourne would lose influence if Fulton remained on the bench, while Bourne’s Portland law office could force him to regret the blunder as events unfold.
The report states Jeff Myers cannot run for Portland mayor due to six years of nonresidence, a bar noted as dismaying to him. The article hints this decision also affects his eligibility for a state exhibit at Seattle’s upcoming season, challenging prior beliefs of an easy path for such races.
The Oregonian argues against tearing down Dr John McLoughlin house noting its future historic value and romantic memory. A Wisconsin Democrat clipping compares fines for killing a coon and selling beer to a minor, highlighting uneven justice and local perspective.
An Oregon state press association session condemns Governor Chamberlain for vetoing a bill to publish delinquent tax lists, arguing newspapers have a right to publicize graft and protect taxpayers from tax-title speculators. The Albany Democrat and The Guard support the protest.
A campaign promise urges the state to adopt a clean able business like administration with energy likened to a racehorse in Yamhill County, signaling active leadership and reform.
The Portland Brewing Co president and his book keeper allegedly gained night access with a clerk from the Auditors office to erase many names from a petition on file aimed at stricter liquor traffic regulation in Portland. The incident is seen as a spur to mobilize reform and push Oregon toward dryness.
The article notes ongoing talk of parks in Newberg and a single donated block by B C Miles, but no definite park plans have occurred. As land prices rise, potential park tracts are being subdivided, risking future regret over short sighted policy.
Rev Jno Shires received word of the death of his elder sister in Illinois. J H Emmett of West Bend Wisconsin visits cousin J C Wills in Everson Washington. W C T U met with Miss Nancy Atkinson on April 18 with Miss Ewing speaking on Mother’s meetings. Next meeting at Mrs H Chase’s home on the second Wednesday in May. Graphic and semi weekly Oregon Journal one year two dollars.
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